JAMESTOWN - A 50 year-old Jamestown man is in police custody this morning following his alleged involvement in a home burglary and subsequent high speed chase into downtown Jamestown. According to a report in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, officers … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2012
Falconer Man Convicted to Seven Years in Prison for Burglary
MAYVILLE - A Falconer man was sentenced to seven years in prison for his alleged involvement in a burglary that took place last year. The Chautauqua County District Attorney’s office says 27 year-old Matthew Kiendl was sentence yesterday for second … [Read more...]
Aquatic Research Firm Discusses Dredging During Public Info Session
ASHVILLE - The issue of dredging Chautauqua Lake was discussed in Ashville last night by a firm hired to look for ways to reduce weeds and improve the health of the lake. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, 35 people showed up to the BOCES in … [Read more...]
Officials, Developers to Announce Redevelopment Project in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Several city officials and local developers will be making a redevelopment announcement in Jamestown later today. Chautauqua County Legislator Lori Cornell, along with local developers Gary Proctor and Andrew Jarrett will be joined by … [Read more...]
Humane Society Recieves 46 Cats Over the Weekend, Currenty Seeking Adopters
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) currently has 46 more cats under its care after a Chautauqua County resident surrendered the cats to the shelter. The owner admitted to being overwhelmed by the situation as there were more than … [Read more...]
LOCAL MUSIC: Rock Rundown July 26-29
The WRFA "Rock n' Roll Rundown" JULY 26 – 29, 2012 Presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. # # # Thursday, July 26 Bob Campbell – Lakeview Hotel … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Lawmakers Unable to Pass Amendment that Would Curtail Fund Balance Spending
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be able to continue taking money out of its fund balance with a simple majority vote. That after lawmakers defeated a local law amendment last night in Mayville that would have required a 2/3 vote by … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Approves Occupancy Tax Amnesity for Renters
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Lawmakers Wednesday night were able to pass a local law amendment that will give an amnesty to renters who still have yet to comply with the county's five percent occupancy tax law. Under the local law, they will have … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS-AUDIO: County Legislature Extends Public Defender Pilot Program
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature was able to approve a resolution last night that would continue the county’s pilot program for the arraignment of criminal defendants in Jamestown City Court through the end of this year. The extension did … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Humane Society to Hold “Black Friday” Event, Waives Fees on Select Dogs and Cats
JAMESTOWN - This week the Chautauqua County Humane Society is featuring all its black or black and white pets. In conjunction with the 2nd Chances Thrift Store’s “Christmas in July” event, the humane society is having its own "Black Pet Friday" (and … [Read more...]